Lesson 32   -   edHelper.com

Word List learned legacy legendary legislation legitimate lethargy levity liable libel liberal liberate listless livid lofty logic longevity lubricate lucid ludicrous lull lumber luminous lush magnify maintain

Definitions

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learned (lû) adjective    a. having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite b. connected or involved with the pursuit of knowledge, esp. of a scholarly nature c. of or showing learning or knowledge; well-informed

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legacy (lg-s) noun    a. Law. a gift of property, esp. personal property, as money, by will; a bequest. b. anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor c. 4. of or pertaining to old or outdated computer hardware, software, or data that, while still functional, does not work well with up-to-date systems.

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legendary (ljn-dr) adjective    a. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a legend. b. celebrated or described in legend c. a collection of legends.

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legislation (lj-slshn) noun    a. a bill or proposal enacted into law by a governing body. b. the act or process of passing laws.

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legitimate (l-jt-mt) adjective    a. in accordance with the law; legal. b. worthy of consideration; justified. c. based on accepted standards or principles.

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lethargy (lthr-j) noun    a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude.

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levity (lv-t) noun    a. lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness. b. an instance or exhibition of this. c. fickleness.

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liable (l-bl) adjective    a. held responsible by law. b. open or subject as to a risk; susceptible. c. likely to happen, do, or be.

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libel (lbl) noun    a. Law. defamation by written or printed words, pictures, or in any form other than by spoken words or gestures.the act or crime of publishing it.a formal written declaration or statement, as one containing the allegations of a plaintiff or the grounds of a charge. b. anything that is defamatory or that maliciously or damagingly misrepresents. c. to publish a libel against.

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liberal (lbr-l) adjective    a. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. b. (often cap.) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform. c. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.

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liberate (lb-rt) verb    a. to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage. b. to free (a nation or area) from control by a foreign or oppressive government. c. to free (a group or individual) from social or economic constraints or discrimination, esp. arising from traditional role expectations or bias.

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listless (lstls) adjective    feeling or showing no energy or no interest in doing anything; lethargic.

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livid (lvd) adjective    a. having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails. b. dull blue; dark, grayish-blue. c. enraged; furiously angry

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lofty (lô) adjective    a. extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering b. exalted in rank, dignity, or character; eminent. c. elevated in style, tone, or sentiment, as writings or speech.

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logic (ljk) noun    a. the science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference. b. a particular method of reasoning or argumentation c. the system or principles of reasoning applicable to any branch of knowledge or study.

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longevity (ln-jv-t) noun    a. long life. b. length of life. c. length of service, employment, tenure, or the like.

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lubricate (lbr-kt) verb    a. to apply some oily or greasy substance to (a machine, parts of a mechanism, etc.) in order to diminish friction; oil or grease (something). b. to make slippery or smooth; apply a lubricant to c. to smooth over, as a difficulty or human relationship; ease

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lucid (lsd) adjective    a. easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible b. characterized by clear perception or understanding; rational or sane c. shining or bright.

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ludicrous (ld-krs) adjective    worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous.

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lull (ll) verb    a. to put to sleep or rest by soothing means b. to soothe or quiet. c. to give or lead to feel a false sense of safety; cause to be less alert, aware, or watchful.

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lumber (lmbr) noun    a. timber sawed or split into planks, boards, etc. b. miscellaneous useless articles that are stored away. c. to cut timber and prepare it for market.

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luminous (lm-ns) adjective    a. radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright. b. lighted up or illuminated; well-lighted c. brilliant intellectually; enlightened or enlightening, as a writer or a writer's works

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lush (lsh) adjective    a. (of vegetation, plants, grasses, etc.) luxuriant; succulent; tender and juicy. b. characterized by luxuriant vegetation c. characterized by luxuriousness, opulence, etc.

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magnify (mgn-f) verb    a. to increase the apparent size of, as a lens does. b. to make greater in actual size; enlarge c. to cause to seem greater or more important; attribute too much importance to; exaggerate

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maintain (mn-tn) verb    a. to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain b. to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired c. to keep in a specified state, position, etc.